A hospital uses a results-oriented evaluation system. During a nurse's hiring process, the manager states, "Once you have been officially hired, I want to meet with you regarding evaluation." What will be the focus of this meeting?
1. The manager will give the nurse a set of work objectives for the next year.
2. The manager will explain how poor evaluations can lead to termination.
3. The nurse and the manager will work together to write work objectives for the nurse.
4. The manager will review the nurse's previous job experiences.
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Rationale 1: The manager should not just give the nurse a set of work objectives.
Rationale 2: The focus of the meeting will not be on termination.
Rationale 3: The nurse and the manager should work together to write these work objectives.
Rationale 4: This review should have been conducted prior to hiring.
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